Chapter 15 Duel (1/2)

Leon pulled out his sword from it's sheath and pointed it at James. ”Young Lord James Franklin Carlson. I challenge you to a duel.”

”Hahahaha. You challenge me in a duel? Fine then. Somebody get my sword.” James yelled proudly.

A servant came running towards James carrying his sword.

”Give me that!” James yelled and took the sword from the servant. He looks at Leon with anger. ”I accept your challenge!”

James unsheathes his sword and points it towards Leon. They both take their stance.

”Are they going to be okay?” I asked but I am more worried about Leon rather than James. ”To tell you the truth this is the first time I will watch a duel.”

I have seen grandpa practicing with his knights and Richard. I have seen them sparring with one another. But this is the first time I will witness a true duel.

”Don't worry, this is a serious duel. No ones going to lose their lives here.” William assured me. ”But it is inevitable that they will sustain some injuries.”

Thinking of Leon being injured made my heart race even faster.

'What's wrong with me?' I thought. 'Isn't it normal for a knight to have to fight for his lady and have some injuries? Why am I feeling that I don't want Leon to get hurt?'

'Ping, slash, clang' I hear the sound of their swords clash at one another. I watch them with worried eyes.

Leon was moving fast. His movements were swift but elegant. Every stroke of his sword was made with precision and accuracy.

Jame on the other hand was looking like he was having a difficult time. His proud and arrogant face earlier turned into a serious one. I can see sweat was forming on his forehead.

Leon was striking with full force. James was taking steps back and was only seen defending.